Belgium

King Philippe kicks off royal support for Euros

With Euro 2024 almost upon us, there will be several royals supporting their countries at the tournament. King Philippe of the Belgians visited the Red Devils ahead of the tournament to wish them luck.  King Philippe and his younger son, Prince Emmanuel, visited Belgium’s national football team at the Tubize National Centre. Known as the Red Devils, the team will play its first match of the…
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History

The king who created the House of Windsor

King George V led the Royal Family through the First World War, oversaw the transition to the House of Windsor, and recognised the British Empire’s Dominions as independent nations. However, his birth in 1865 was that of a spare rather than an heir.  Prince George…
Features

Inside Royal Lodge: the royal home that has caused controversy

Royal Lodge has remained at the centre of an argument in the Royal Family, as the Duke of York still lives there but The King reportedly would like him to move out. What is the history of the property that so many royals want to live at?  Royal residence for centuries Royal Lodge is part of the Crown Estate and lies in Windsor Great Park. It was first the site of a home in the…
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Royal News

Charles III will be at Trooping: the latest on this year's King's Birthday Parade

Trooping the Colour takes place on 15 June 2024 to celebrate the Monarch’s official birthday. King Charles will attend this spectacular celebration and this year, His Majesty will participate in a carriage rather than on horseback. The decision has been made as The King continues to receive treatment for cancer. As final preparations for the ceremony are made, what is the centuries old…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne and Duke of Kent host special garden party as RNLI marks important event

The Princess Royal and the Duke of Kent hosted a garden party in honour of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution at Buckingham Palace.  The Duke of Kent was shown a lifeboat during the Garden Party marking 200 years of lifesaving by the RNLI (Royal Family You Tube still/ fair use) On 23 May, Princess Anne and The Duke of Kent hosted over 2,500 RNLI staff members, volunteers, and family…
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